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Jr. Purchasing & Planning Role - Medical Device Industry

Are you an organized and proactive professional with a passion for supply chain management? We have a great Direct Hire Opportunity! Spherion Sarasota is looking for a Jr. Purchasing & Planning Specialist to join a team in the medical device industry in Palmetto, FL . You'll be a vital part of our operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of materials to support the production of life-changing products.

What You'll Do

• Manage purchasing and suppliers: You'll work directly with suppliers and subcontractors, issue purchase orders, and handle Goods Received Vouchers (GRV) within our ERP system.
• Maintain open purchase orders: Proactively follow up with suppliers, conduct status meetings, and keep our open purchase order lines up-to-date and accurate.
• Negotiate and strategize: Use your negotiation skills to secure better prices, and explore second-sourcing options to build a more resilient supply chain.
• Coordinate planning: Maintain work orders in our Priority ERP system, monitor their progress, and oversee inventory levels to ensure we have what we need, when we need it.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle from creation to follow-up.
• Execute strategic buying initiatives, including price negotiations and second sourcing.
• Lead status meetings and provide timely updates to the team.
• Oversee work order creation and progression within the ERP.
• Ensure accurate and optimized inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Education: B.SC or B.A. degree.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an operations role.
• At least 2 years of experience working with the Priority ERP system .
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within a medical device company .
• Skills:
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel .
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

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